A popular California-based food influencer has died at 36 in a “horrible accident” days after his wedding anniversary while traveling with his family in Texas, his loved ones announced.

The death of Michael Duarte, who had over 2 million followers on social media under his handle “FoodWithBearHands,” was announced by his talent agency in an Instagram post on Sunday.

Michael Duarte, known online as “FoodWithBearHands” was killed in an accident on November 8. Instagram/foodwithbearhands

The influencer’s talent agency announced the husband and father’s passing on Instagram. Instagram/jessicaleeduarte

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our valued client and dear friend, Michael Duarte,” Alooma Media Group wrote in the post.

“He was a true & loyal partner, a tr

See Full Page